Allergies occur when your immune system is triggered by envirionmental factors it should ignore--for example, pollen in the air, or dander on a cat or dog--and creates cells to fight against them. An allergic reaction typically causes itching, congestion, or drainage, and can be very serious.
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Avoid and meds:
Most allergic reactions if mild can be treated with antihistamines. If the allergic reaction is more significant, then corticosteroids (creams or tabs) may be helpful. It would be useful to know if the reaction was from latex or the spermicide in an effort to prevent future reactions. An allergist can assist in this endeavor.
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Treatment varies:
Good morning, the treatment for allergic reaction varies whether it is an acute (immediate) or a delayed such as skin rash. Benedryl may relieve itching. Complete avoidance of allergen is important. I have not come across a case of reaction to guacamole yet.
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Allergic reactions:
Topical medications such as low potency steroids used for short periods of time (less than 2 weeks) will often help control allergic reactions on the skin. Topical steriods are typically avoided on the face and mucous membranes. The primary treatment of any allergic reactions is to find out the cause and avoid future exposures. Many skin conitions are not allergy (such as fungal infections).
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Contact your MD:
If you do have a contact allergy to the steri-strip then it has to come off but then the skin at your c-section wound will open increasing the risk of infection and a big scar. Contact your ob-gyn to diagnose the condition and if it is contact allergy versus, for example, an infection, then an alternate method of skin closure can be provided if needed.
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Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substances, called allergens, that come into contact with the skin, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. They can be inhaled into the lungs, swallowed, or injected.
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